MR. ENDICOTTPERSONAL CAREER PLANNING CLASS
How To Get Your Dream Job- Peter Liebaman
Step 1: Start- No excuses
Youth Excuse- Lemonade Stand Principle- old people like to help students
Pedigree Excuse- Smarter people get the job- 4.0 students, etc…
Hired because of attitude Companies hire people
not resumesThere are a lot of
haters and doubters
Step 2: Identify
What do you want. Don’t broadcast-focus.Who do you admire and why?If you could help any group, what is it? What
energies you have that could assist to solve it? What problem do you want
to solve? What is easy for you & not
for others?Sometimes you take a
strength for granted.
Step 3-Make Over
Looks Matter- not phony/lazy - people will judge you
Take pride in way you presentHow do you stand out in a stack of resumes?
Don’t be in the stack. Go talk to someone and be honest! Follow Up!
70% jobs are not postedEmployers want to hire through referrals
* Don’t look for jobs-look for people!
Step 4 - Plan
What if I don’t know anybody? Yes you do. Bosses, customers, classmates, SU friends,
and family membersMake a list of 100 people- Look for hidden
contactsBest way to break into a competitive field?
Join Organizations and Event AssociationsLinked In is for everyonePick out groups-NJ/NY/CA
Step 5- Look
Go where you want to go. Location-Location-Location
Tell people exactly where you want to goDon’t look desperate. Know what you wantBe clear in what you are looking forBe prepared for the
interview
Step 6- Execute
Be preparedWhy do you want the job?Questions- Why us?- Why you?- Have to
answer these questions no matter what Click here for video